Choose TUNIC
Choose TUNIC if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 9,809 Steam reviews back the pick.
TUNIC vs Fire in the Beastlands
TUNIC and Fire in the Beastlands both land in Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Fire in the Beastlands (2021) is 1 year older than TUNIC (2022). Fire in the Beastlands scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than TUNIC (91.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Fire in the Beastlands
Choose Fire in the Beastlands if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Fire in the Beastlands launched in 2021.
Both TUNIC and Fire in the Beastlands sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 TUNIC |  Fire in the Beastlands | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.5% positive (9,809 reviews) | 94.7% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | TUNIC Team | Chimney Castle |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Fire in the Beastlands (2021) is 1 year older than TUNIC (2022).
- Fire in the Beastlands scores higher on Steam reviews (94.7% positive) than TUNIC (91.5% positive).
- Fire in the Beastlands is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than TUNIC (19.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: TUNIC is Deck Verified, Fire in the Beastlands is Deck Playable.
TUNIC vs Fire in the Beastlands — FAQ
- Should I play TUNIC or Fire in the Beastlands first?
- If you want chronology, Fire in the Beastlands (2021) came out before TUNIC (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are TUNIC and Fire in the Beastlands similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.